How did the French Schism lead to rebellion against the church's leadership?

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anonymous · Answer

I have information on this, but I'm just not too sure how to piece it all together.

austinl · Answer

Short and condensed...

The French elected a new Pope with its own church under-structure. That Pope was in contention with the Roman Pope. Following the split, the papal offices began to lose authority. For a time conditions improved, but they did not stay favorable. Finally, the cardinals of both popes decided that an ecumenical council of godly men could collectively possess more divine authority that just one pope. So, in 1409 they asked the church council in Pisa to elect a new pope that could unite the sides. The Pisian council did, but neither pope was willing to give up his power. Thus, three popes were vying for authority over the church.

Finally between 1414 and 1418, the Council of Constance was successful in healing the Schism. The deposition of the Avignon Pope induced the resignation of the Roman Pope. Therefore, the schism was healed and there was room for the election of a single pope, Pope Martin V, who reigned from 1417-1431.

The entire ordeal lasted from 1378-1415

anonymous · Answer

Gratzi. :D

austinl · Answer

You are very welcome my dear!